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45 photos of the Bon Soo Polar Bear Swim

Despite the mild temperature today, the St. Marys River was still frigid for the 48th annual Bon Soo Polar Bear Swim. Hundreds of crazy Bon Sooites took the frosty plunge as spectators cheered them on.

Despite the mild temperature today, the St. Marys River was still frigid for the 48th annual Bon Soo Polar Bear Swim.

Hundreds of crazy Bon Sooites took the frosty plunge as spectators cheered them on.

2011 Polar Bear Swim awards

Oldest male - Tie between Ronn Hann (58) and Brian Pollari (58)

Oldest female - Young Yun (56)

Most years participating - Brian Pollari with 40 years and then Ron Hann with 38 years

Furthest distance travelled - An unknown participant came all the way from Cuba just to partake in the RBC Polar Bear Swim!

Most participants - Soo College

This year's Bon Soo festivities wrap up today at Bellevue Park.

For more information about Bon Soo, visit www.bonsoo.on.ca ///




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